Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- The Columbia Police Department seek input from the public on locating an 18 year old man.

18 year old Ronald Tyshawn Ford, AKA "Bangs" or "Ronald Dukes" is wanted for allegedly coercing a 15 year old girl to skip school on May 5th, and subsequently compelling her to have sexual intercourse with him.

Chief Ruben Santiago stated that two co-defendants are also allegedly connected to this case, but did not identify the suspects because they are minors.

According to CPD, Ford's last known residence is on Brickyard Road in Columbia, and frequents the Hyatt Park gym on Monticello Road.

If you can provide any information about Ford's whereabouts, or any additional information about this incident, you are asked to contact: